Choose Custom Search to search within a single
material table. You can filter using Favorites Lists, specify values for material
properties, view your results as a list or scatter plot, and plot graphs to compare curve
data.
To search:
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In the MI Materials Gateway navigation bar, select Custom
Search.
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In the filter panel on the left, choose the material Table that
you want to search.
The tables you can select depend on your current Profile.
Tip: You can change your Profile
using
on the left of the Quick
Search bar. For more information, see
Choose
your profile.
- Optional:
To search for text in material records, enter a search term.
- Optional:
To restrict your search to records in specific Favorites lists or folders, use the
controls below the Search box:
| Option | Description |
|---|
| Favorites list |
Choose one or more Favorites Lists to restrict your search to
the records in the selected lists. Note: If you select multiple lists you will find
results in any of the lists that you select. |
| Tree |
Use the database tree filter to restrict your search to
selected records and folders. |
- Optional:
To add search criteria, enter a material property name, and then specify the
required value or range.
Tip: You can organize property filters into
groups. Click Add Group, and add properties to your group
by typing the property name in the search box. You can rename, reorder, and delete
groups using the filter panel controls.
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To save your search, click Save, then enter a name for your
search and, optionally, a description and some notes.
Double-click a record to assign or import it, or right-click to
view its datasheet.
To visualize and explore your results, choose one of the tabs in the right-hand panel.
